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Marcy Alves
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
CHRISTIAN GROWTH AND DISCIPLESHIP
PRAYER
STRESS MANAGEMENT
WORSHIP
CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE
125 Borough Road, Penacook, NH 03303 • tel: 603-753-1061 • email: info@frontlineministriesinc.org • Website: www.frontlineministriesinc.org
Marcy Alves is a communicator who uses her gifts of music, humor and Bible knowledge to relay the hope, joy and excitement of a relationship with the Living God. She and her husband, David, are co-founders of Frontline Ministries, a ministry of church renewal and encouragement. Marcy’s unique blend of music, testimony and teaching make her a popular speaker with women’s groups of all ages and denominations. |
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Linda Anderson
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
AUTHENTIC CHRISTIAN LIVING
SPIRITUAL GROWTH/BIBLE TEACHING
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY/MINISTRY TO MOMS
ENCOURAGEMENT/JOY
SEASONAL TOPICS
3485 Muirwood Drive • Brookfield, WI 53045 • tel: 262-781-2846 • email: mtmlsa@aol.com • website: www.momtomom.org
Emanating a contagious love for God, His Word, and His people, Linda relates intuitively to the needs of today's women. Her energetic teaching, personal warmth, strong Biblical background, and engaging humor connect powerfully with both believers and seekers. Wife, mother, teacher, and former Pastor of Adult Education, Linda is the founder of Mom To Mom Ministries and author of the three-year Mom To Mom curriculum being released by LifeWay Press beginning in April 2006. A long-time New Englander who currently lives in Wisconsin, Linda serves on the Board of Trustees of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. |
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Janet Aronson
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
DISCIPLESHIP/WORSHIP
SPIRITUAL FORMATION/SPIRITUAL GIFTS
BIBLE STUDY
LEADERSHIP/MENTORING
11 Andrews Street, North Easton, MA 02356 • tel: 508-238-1715 • email: janetaronson@yahoo.com
A graduate of Bethel Seminary of the East (M.Div), Janet is passionate about helping believers grow in their walk with Christ through the processes of Spiritual Formation and Discipleship. She loves to encourage Christians to understand Kingdom living through a deeper relationship with God. Janet serves as Director of Discipleship Ministries at Easton Baptist Church in addition to her role as a wife, and as the mother of two grown sons. |
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Nancy Auclair
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
ENCOURAGEMENT/FORGIVENESS
SPIRITUAL GIFTS
PERSONALITY STYLES/RELATIONSHIPS
WOMEN'S ISSUES
8 South Watson Lane, Dover, NH 03820 • tel: 603-749-9520 • email: auclairn@msn.com
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Nancy’s unwavering faith is evident in her speaking style, which combines compassion and humor to bring a message of encouragement to women. She has served in her church for over 16 years in the field of adult education, as a member of the Worship Team and as the Women’s Ministry Director, teaching Spiritual Gifts and conducting relationship workshops. Her heart’s desire is to illustrate through her own life that Jesus Christ is sufficient for everything we need. |
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Diane Averill
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
BIBLE STUDY
SMALL GROUPS
OUTREACH
PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING/PRAYER
6 Hobbs Road, N. Hampton, NH 03862 • tel: 603-964-8788 • fax: 603-964-2700 • email: Averillfam@rcn.com
Diane is a speaker and writer and has worked in pastoral ministry with her husband, Brent, for almost 40 years. They have four adult children who have helped them plant a church in NH. Diane is employed by her denomination, The Christian Reformed Church, as a small group trainer and consultant. She has co-authored Bible studies on the book of Hosea, sharing your faith, the Gospel of John, and other studies designed to reach people unfamiliar with the Bible. |
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Patty Bareford
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
CLUTTER/ORGANIZATION
PROCRASTINATION
TIME MANAGEMENT
130 Martin Road, Concord, MA 01742 • tel: 978-369-8030 • fax: 978-369-8030 • email: wideopen.spaces@verizon.net
Patty believes that we are all called to be good stewards of our God-given resources and possessions. Accordingly, she addresses the issues of clutter through Scripture, empathy, and humor – sharing her customized tools and techniques for getting and staying organized. Patty’s company, Wide Open Spaces, was established in 1998 and is dedicated to the intentional use of space, time and life. She is married and is the mother of three young adults. |
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Mary E. Barth
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
ENCOURAGEMENT/FATHER'S HEART
SEASONS OF LIFE
INTIMACY WITH GOD
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
SERVANT LEADERSHIP
10 Shingle Mill Drive, Nashua, NH 03062 • tel: 603-881-5786 • email: full_circle@comcast.net
Mary is an enthusiastic speaker who uses humorous anecdotes from daily life to motivate and uplift her audiences. Her passion is to challenge women to discover who God made them to be, while encouraging them to walk in the fullness of their God-given destiny. As a wife, a mother of two young girls, and a keynote speaker, Mary motivates women of all ages to delight in applying the extraordinary Gospel of Jesus Christ to their daily life. |
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Phyllis Bennett
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
SELF-IMAGE AND FREEDOM IN CHRIST
GROWING IN CONTENTMENT/WALKING BY FAITH
INTIMACY IN RELATIONSHIPS
EXPERIENCING GOD/LISTENING TO GOD
LESSONS FOR LEADERS
CELEBRATING THE SEASONS OF LIFE
71 Laurel Drive, Hudson, MA 01749 • tel: 978-568-0077 • email: phyllis@integrity.com
Blessed as a pastor’s wife and mother of two sons, Phyllis’ passion is to help God’s Word come alive in a captivating, life-transforming manner, enabling women to experience healing, new vision, and greater intimacy with God and others. As a Director of Women’s Ministries, published author, and adjunct seminary professor, she loves shepherding women to reach their full potential for Christ. Her messages embrace women of all ages and stages of life. |
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Pam Brady
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
RELATIONALLY BASED MINISTRY
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
MENTORING/LEADERSHIP
CREATIVE, INNOVATIVE BIBLE TEACHING
SINGLENESS AND COMMUNITY
398 Notre Dame Avenue, Apt. 2, Manchester, NH 03102 • tel: 603-625-2325 • email: coastlands@juno.com
Known for her contagious enthusiasm and creativity, Pam Brady has been a conference speaker at Christian Education venues for over 20 years. As the founder of Coastlands Consultants, Pam leads teams of full-time, on-site, mentors who are committed to relationally-based ministry. She holds a Master’s Degree in Theology from Gordon-Cornwell Theological Seminary and is in candidacy for her Doctor of Ministry. Pam’s passion is to see the Lord raise up “an army, not an audience.” |
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Ruth Brewer
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
PEACEMAKING-CONFLICT RESOLUTION
PARENTING/MARRIAGE AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
EXPOSITORY BIBLE TEACHING
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
INTIMACY WITH GOD
24 Maywood Drive, Nashua NH 03064 • tel: 603-880-1799 • fax: 603-880-9770 • email: renewal@newpeace.net • website: www.newpeace.net
As co-director of New Peace Network and owner of her own business, Ruth combines professional expertise with personal experiences. She shares vulnerably from her extensive ministry background as a certified conciliator, parent of a young adult, pastor's wife, former widow and missionary. Drawing upon her broad experience in Christian education of teens, elementary teaching, retreat speaking, seminar leadership, mediation and mentoring, she brings to her presentations a creative blend of instruction and listener interaction. |
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Carolynne Brown
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
TURNING DESPAIR INTO HOPE/SUFFERING
GOD'S PLANS FOR OUR LIVES
ENRICHING PERSONAL AND CORPORATE WORSHIP
46 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02143 • tel: 617-733-1962 • email: carolynne@carolynnebrown.com • website: www.carolynnebrown.com
As a worship leader and speaker, Carolynne is comfortable teaching and speaking in either an interactive or lecture style. Currently working on her dissertation in church history and liturgy at Boston University, Carolynne is very aware that the history of Christianity provides significant insight to how the Church is moving today. She is passionate about sharing with Christians insights about spiritual and church growth that are evident in history and relevant to current trends. Carolynne's primary interest lies in helping church leaders and lay people think about how they might enrich their personal spiritual lives and the spiritual life of the Church through worship that is creative, enduring, biblical and diverse. For additional information, see Carolynne's entry under Worship Leaders. |
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Patti Sellers Bubna
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
RECAPTURING JOY
PARENTING
MOVING PAST GRIEF
PRACTICING FORGIVENESS
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
CHURCH COMMUNICATION 101
7035 E. Crocus Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 • tel: 480-209-7791 • email: pbubna@sbcaz.org
Patti has been in fulltime ministry 25 years. Just prior to going to Scottsdale Bible Church in 2003 as Minister of Communication, she served as Vice President of Conference Ministries for Vision New England and Director of Communications and Marketing for Gordon College. This past year she contributed to the books What We've Learned So Far and Pursuing the Glory of God. Patti has been twice widowed and has three grown daughters. She has grappled with difficult questions and found a wellspring of joy in Christ. |
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Judy Buch
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
PRACTICAL BIBLICAL TRUTHS FOR CHRISTIAN LIVING IN A SECULAR WORLD
HUMOR
FAMILY LIFE/CONFLICT RESOLUTION
LEADERSHIP/TEAM AND WORKPLACE CHALLENGES
SPIRITUAL GROWTH/PRAYER
46 Barbara Road, Tolland, CT 06084 • tel: 860-871-8786 • email: judy@judybuch.com • website: www.judybuch.com
Judy Buch, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) is author of Mastering and Marketing Your Performance. For 12 years, she has spoken to corporate clients such as Nickelodeon Family Suites, Corning Inc., and U.S. Department of Education on change leadership. She also speaks to Christian women on spiritual growth and practical Biblical truths for Christian living in a secular world. Her use of ventriloquism with well-crafted peoploids™ gets audiences so involved they forget there is only one person on the platform. |
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Gigi Busa
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
MENTORING/DISCIPLESHIP
CHRISTIAN GROWTH
SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
FAMILY/PARENTING/MARRIAGE
29 Branch Road, East Bridgewater, MA 02333 • tel: 508-378-0143 • fax: 508-378-0143 • email: gigibusa@comcast.net
Gigi’s love for the Lord, His Word and His women comes from a heart which finds its strength and passion in a growing relationship with Jesus. Her intimate style of communication blends God’s Word and life experiences to challenge women to change their world for Jesus Christ. She serves with The Navigators, an international mission organization, whose purpose is building mature followers of Jesus who intentionally reach the world with the Gospel. For 20 years she served as Director of Women’s Ministries at her home church, while also ministering regionally and nationally as a speaker and on leadership teams. |
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Marilyn Dean
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
RELATIONSHIP TO GOD
BECOMING A VESSEL GOD CAN USE
PERSONAL CHRISTIAN GROWTH
WOMEN’S NEEDS
43 Butterworth Avenue, Bristol, RI 02809 • tel: 401-253-5267 • fax: 401-253-1209 • email: potter@rebuildr.com • website: www.apotterscall.com
Using her potter’s hands, clay, and her potter’s wheel, Marilyn vividly demonstrates relationship to the Father as found in Isa. 64:18. She brings insight and understanding through Scripture and her own life to the process of being made into a vessel. After being transformed by “fire” in order to reflect God’s glory, we become ready for service. Be challenged by God, who says, “Go down to the potter’s house and there I will give you my message.” Jer. 18:2 |
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Linda DeAngelo
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
PRAYER/EMOTIONAL HEALING
INTIMACY WITH THE LORD
WOMEN IN MINISTRY
HOLINESS/CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP
YOUTH AND FAMILY
5015 Ridge Rd, North Haven, CT 06473 • tel: 203-284-9383 • fax: 203-284-9308 • email: gncc@cfaith.com • website: www.globaldayofprayer.com
Linda DeAngelo has a passion to lead people into the presence of God and pursue His holiness in their lives. A former registered nurse, Linda currently co-pastors alongside her husband, Joseph, at Good News Christian Center in Wallingford, CT and serves as worship leader and coordinator of women’s ministry. She has a heart for prayer, world missions, evangelism and ministering to the youth. Linda resides in North Haven, CT with her husband and their youngest daughter, Emily. Linda was one of the executive coordinators of the Hartford, CT observance of the Global Day of Prayer in June, 2006, with 4300 in attendance. |
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Sue Densmore
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
RELEVANT FAITH/EXPOSITORY BIBLE TEACHING
WORSHIP/CHRISTIANITY AND CULTURE
WORSHIP LEADER
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1B Well Street, Somersworth, NH 03878 • tel: 603-692-7435 • fax: 978-465-6868 (school year only) • email: zamar1@comcast.net
Sue Densmore enjoys bringing her sense of humor to bear on almost any situation, and is grateful that you, dear reader, have made it to the “D’s” in this list of excellent speakers. Sue has been teaching and leading worship at Grace Community Church, Rochester, New Hampshire for 17 years. Her desire is to help Christians connect in a deeper way with our Lord and each other, living out a relevant Biblical faith in a sometimes ambivalent, sometimes hostile world. She places high value on learning, unity, and building community. |
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Cynthia Fantasia
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
LEADERSHIP/TEAM DEVELOPMENT
OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT
WOMEN'S ISSUES/GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN
ENCOURAGEMENT
TRANSITIONAL STAGES OF LIFE
BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE WOMEN'S MINISTRIES
180 Grant Street, Lexington, MA 02420 • tel: 781-862-7059 • email: cyn.fantasia@verizon.net • website: www.cynthiafantasia.com
Cynthia serves as Pastor of Women at Grace Chapel, Lexington MA, and also is an adjunct professor at Gordon-Conwell Seminary in the area of women’s studies. With an honest and realistic approach to the truths of Scripture, Cynthia enjoys teaching women’s Bible studies, and speaks nationally and internationally at retreats, conferences, and forums. Humor is woven into her teaching, encouragement is the foundation of her messages, and His joy and hope are offered to all. She is a contributing author to Mothers Have Angel Wings by Carol Kent, and What We’ve Learned So Far by Lucinda McDowell. Cynthia has also written a variety of Old and New Testament Bible Studies. She received her doctorate in women’s studies from Gordon-Conwell Seminary. |
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Jean Fast
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
LIFE COACHING, LIVING WITH PURPOSE, PASSION AND POWER
SURVIVING AND THRIVING THROUGH SUFFERING
INTERPERSONAL INTIMACY/INTIMACY WITH GOD
MARRIAGE
196 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054 • tel: 518.439.0033 x 307 • fax: 518-439-7167 • email: jean@imaginelifecoaching.net • website: www.imaginelifecoaching.net
Jean is a Life Coach and creative Educator with an M.A. in Developmental Psychology. Jean and her husband, Brian, a Christian psychologist, have ministered in the Capital Region of New York State for 20 years through counseling, coaching, teaching, eldering and reconciliation. Jean’s entrance into public speaking was through the fiery furnace of affliction, and she carries a message of hope and faith to those who are suffering. Through speaking and coaching, Jean challenges women to discover their purpose, passion and power, unleashing them to embrace God’s call on their lives. |
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Nancy Ferrin
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
CHRISTIAN GROWTH
ENCOURAGEMENT
RELATIONSHIPS
HOPE/FINDING GOD'S PEACE
SEEKING BALANCE/COPING WITH STRESS
GRIEF MANAGEMENT
LOVING A PRODIGAL
4 Cilley Road, Derry, NH 03038 • tel: 603-434-8145 • email: nancy.ferrin@comcast.net • website: www.steppingcloser.com
Nancy’s heart in ministry is to encourage women through the teaching of God’s Word. A former Director of Women’s Ministries, she currently teaches a weekly Bible study and speaks at retreats, workshops, and special events throughout New England. She founded “One Step Closer Ministries” and has published her first book. Nancy’s life experience as a wife and mother of five helps her relate to “ordinary women who serve an extraordinary God.” She shares God’s truth plainly and encourages us to take one step closer to Jesus. |
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Diana Franchitto
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
COMMUNICATION/LEADERSHIP/TEAMWORK
ENCOURAGEMENT/JOY
SPIRITUAL GROWTH/PRAYER
SEASONAL TOPICS
27 Hill Street, Foxboro, MA 02035 • tel: 508-698-2269 • fax: 508-698-9146 • email: dfranchitto@comcast.net
A seasoned communicator with over 20 years experience in senior communications positions, Diana has a sparkle for life! With a particular passion for speaking to women, Diana brings a fresh perspective on applying Biblical truths to everyday life. You’ll find Diana’s style to be humorous, witty and extraordinarily honest! Diana and her husband, John (who is director of small groups at their church), have been married for almost twenty years and have two children. |
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Nancy Frick
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
ENCOURAGEMENT/JOY
PERSONAL TESTIMONY
RETREAT PLANNING
THE SANDWICH GENERATION
FOUNDATIONAL LIVING
P.O. Box 417, York, ME 03910 • tel: 207-351-1833 • email: nancyfrick@yahoo.com
Nancy’s heart’s desire is to share Christ’s unfailing love with others through Scripture, personal testimony and life’s experiences. An experienced leader, Nancy has served in her church women’s ministries, as a board member for Christian Women’s Club, as director for Camp Berea’s Women’s Retreats, and as ministry assistant for Vision New England Women’s Ministry. A devoted daughter, wife, mother and grandmother, Nancy is a true product of the sandwich generation, with four generations living under one roof! |
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